Just like humans, each cat is a unique individual with a story to tell. I have lived my life surrounded by cats and I believe that each one deserves the chance to find a safe, loving home.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Meet Sandi

Sandi has the cutest black splotch on her nose.

I ran into Aggie from the Ivins Animal Shelter on Saturday. I mentioned that I now have room in my house for a couple of foster cats and she mentioned a calico who was having problems in the shelter. Aggie said she was a nice cat, she just seemed confused and scared by all the other cats and all the people coming in and out.

So, I went by the shelter this morning and picked up Sandi. Aggie doesn't know how old she is, but she is at least 3 years old. She has the softest fur - almost as soft as Diedra's - and her markings are stunning. And she definitely loves people. She has shown no fear of me at all, and was rubbing against me and purring as soon as we got to the house.

Sandi did some investigating, but I think all that water scared her.

She is a bit jumpy and scared right now, but she did do a little exploring. I will, of course, watch her over the next few days and see how she acclimates to the house and the other cats. So far, what I know is that she is a gentle little thing and she will make someone a wonderful pet.

Sandi is adoptable through the Ivins Animal Shelter. This shelter is no-kill and is always looking for new homes and foster homes for its residents. You can see more adoptable pets on the shelter's Petfinder page.

FOSTER CATS

My foster cats are adoptable through the Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, the only no-kill municipal shelter in Utah.

The Shelter is located at 474 N. 200 West, Ivins - just outside Snow Canyon State Park and about 1 1/2 hours north of Las Vegas. You can get more info by calling 435-628-1049 or by visiting the Shelter's Petfinder page.

Mouse

Gender: FemaleBirthday: August 1, 2011Fostered as a stray. She showed up on my doorstep on Nov. 2Likes: Food of any kind, cuddles, belly rubs and anything she can use as a toy.Dislikes: People who won't rub her belly.

Bobby

Gender: MaleBirthday: We are guessing he is a couple of years old.Fostered as a stray. He started showing up in August 2010Likes: Food and warm places to sleepDislikes: Rainy days and loud peopleMeet Bobby

Sandi

Gender: FemaleBirthday: Unknown - we guess she is a couple of years oldFostered from the Ivins Animal Shelter on May 9, 2011.Likes: Cuddling with humans and chasing bugsDislikes: Other cats, human food, other cats and water

PERMANENT RESIDENTS

You can't have these ones. They're all mine.

Ashi

Gender: FemaleBirthday: Mid-October 1999Adopted: Thanksgiving Day 1999Likes: Cheese, warm places, cheese, sunbeams and cheese.Dislikes: Being cold and anything that gets between her and cheese.Meet Ashi

Diedra

Gender: Female
Birthday: Early 2006?
Adopted: August 2007
Likes: Cuddly naps, tuna treats and boxes
Dislikes: Water and small children
Meet Diedra

Ivy Girl

Formerly named Mishu

Gender: FemaleBirthday: Unknown - we know she is at least 2 years old.Fostered from the Ivins Animal Shelter on July 23, 2011. Officially adopted on November 17, 2011Likes: Hideaways and covered beds, catnip toys and toes.Dislikes: Crowded places and people who don't pay attention to her.

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